French Court Postpones Demolition Of Sprawling Refugee Camp In Calais

French Court Postpones Demolition Of Sprawling Refugee Camp In Calais

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A court has ordered the demolition of the southern section of “The Jungle,” a sprawling camp of migrants trying to settle in Europe. The massive tide of people flowing to Europe from the Middle East, Africa and elsewhere has fueled an explosive growth in the camp at Calais, France, putting pressure on the region.

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